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Raptors' series lead disappears after 106-98 Game 4 loss to Wizards
WASHINGTON - In the final eight minutes of Sunday night’s ugly loss, the Toronto Raptors’ eight-point lead turned into an eight-point deficit. And in those frustrating minutes, as the game...
Apr 22, 2018
Shania Twain apologizes for saying she would have voted for Donald Trump
Shania Twain is apologizing after telling a British newspaper that she would have voted for U.S. President Donald Trump if she were eligible. In an article posted on The Guardian’s website Sunda...
Apr 22, 2018
Second annual BIG Pursuit raises over $64,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Around 150 people took part in the biggest fundraising event of the year for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Red Deer on Sunday. The Second Annual 'BIG Pursuit' began at the Radisson Hotel on 67 Street an...
Apr 22, 2018
Flood watch in effect for Waskasoo Creek
The Province has issued a flood watch for the Waskasoo Creek and with water levels rising across the city, The City of Red Deer is asking residents to stay away from rivers, creeks and flooded areas. ...
Apr 22, 2018
Raptors' series lead disappears after 106-98 Game 4 loss to Wizards
WASHINGTON - The Toronto Raptors saw their playoff series lead disappear on Sunday. Bradley Beal scored 31 points, while John Wall had 27, and the Washington Wizards beat Toronto 106-98 to tie their o...
Apr 22, 2018
Airplane makes emergency landing on B.C.'s Coquihalla Highway near Merritt
MERRITT, B.C. - Motorists driving on B.C.’s Coquihalla Highway were treated to a bizarre sight this afternoon when a small airplane landed on the highway median. Debra Sharkey was driving from V...
Apr 22, 2018
Red Deerians celebrate Earth Day at the Kerry Wood Nature Centre
Red Deerians celebrated International Earth Day on April 23 by converging on the Kerry Wood Nature Centre at the Gatez Lakes Sanctuary. The annual event allowed members of the public to enjoy the natu...
Apr 22, 2018
Ginobili, Aldridge help Spurs beat Warriors to avoid sweep
SAN ANTONIO - Ettore Messina was screaming at the Spurs, and Manu Ginobili loved it. Before Gregg Popovich, Ginobili played in Italy for Messina, and on Sunday he delivered a throwback performance for...
Apr 22, 2018
Fresh off Commonwealth Games gold, Canadian beach volleyballers win in China
XIAMEN, China - Fresh off their gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, Canadians Sarah Pavan and Melissa Humana-Paredes defeated Americans Brittany Hochevar and Kelly Claes 21-19, 21-14 Sunday to win t...
Apr 22, 2018
Canadian rider Michael Woods makes history at Liege-Bastogne-Liege race
ANS, Belgium - Michael Woods became the first Canadian to finish on the podium at the Liege-Bastogne-Liege race, cycling’s oldest classic, when he sprinted to second place Sunday. The 31-year-ol...
Apr 22, 2018